UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleet

Iran has closed its airspace to all flights as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied plans to execute protesters, stating that hangings are 'out of the question.' This comes amid a violent crackdown on anti-government demonstrations, which has reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths and a significant international response.

Items valued at £59.7 million, including Winston Churchill and Benjamin Disraeli's desk, a painting by Vanessa Bell, and a rare artwork by Edgar Degas, have been allocated to various UK cultural institutions through Arts Council England's schemes.

Traces of glyphosate, a weedkiller classified as a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization since 2015, have been detected in playgrounds across the UK, raising concerns among campaigners about children's exposure to this pesticide. Local authorities are reportedly still using significant quantities of glyphosate-based herbicides in public green spaces despite the health risks associated with its use.

The Royal College of Nursing has released a dossier revealing that corridor care in the NHS is leading to patient deaths and severe distress among staff, with an alarming case of an elderly patient choking to death in a corridor without staff awareness.

The White House recently posted a cartoon on social media depicting Greenlandic mush teams, which has drawn criticism for its association with neo-Nazi and white supremacist imagery. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the use of racially charged language by the Trump administration.

The United States and the United Kingdom have begun withdrawing some military personnel from a base in Qatar due to escalating tensions with Iran, following threats from Tehran to target U.S. bases if military action is taken. This withdrawal comes amid a backdrop of significant unrest in Iran, where protests against the government have intensified, leading to a violent crackdown and rising death tolls among demonstrators.

The United States and the United Kingdom are withdrawing some personnel from a military base in Qatar as a precautionary measure amid rising tensions with Iran. This decision coincides with President Donald Trump's consideration of potential military action against Iran following a violent crackdown on protests in the country.

Three activists from Palestine Action have ended their 73-day hunger strike in the UK, a protest that was part of a broader movement advocating for the rights of activists within the justice system. This decision follows the announcement that a subsidiary of an Israeli arms manufacturer failed to secure a government contract, which was one of the key demands of the hunger strikers.